According to Scott Greenspun, Goc’s agent, the Predators have cleared Goc to play. Greenspun also said that he anticipates further contract talks with General Manager David Poile at the NHL Draft in St. Paul later this week.

Goc was Nashville’s first line center for most of the season, before he hurt his shoulder on Feb. 17. In 51 games, Goc had 24 points and was a plus-10. He was the anchor on Nashville’s “Euro” line, centering Sergei Kostitsyn and Martin Erat.